This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2003-2004 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version. In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.
Note: All course changes and updates are shown in blue.
English as a Second
Language
Please refer to the program information section of the calendar for information regarding changes coming in this area.
Offered at Surrey and Richmond
Academic Preparation
EASL courses provide academic preparation for ESL students who intend to enroll in Kwantlen programs or university transfer courses. Students receive training in the language skills needed for success in academic programs and courses.
The EASL Department offers four levels of academic preparation from Intermediate to Upper Advanced.
Admission Requirements
Students must present proof of eligibility for entry into each level of academic preparation by providing SLEP or TOEFL scores and ESL Writing Assessment results as demanded by each level or by providing proof of a grade of B minus in EASL 0055 or ELST 0181 as appropriate.
The requirements for entry into the specialized courses are listed under each course description.
EASL 0015 cr-3
Course Discontinued
EASL 0020 cr-3
Academic Listening and Speaking Skills - Level 2
Students at the upper intermediate level will learn and practise academic listening and speaking skills.
Prerequisites: EASL 0055 with a B- or EASL 0010 with a B- or TOEFL scaled listening score 46 or cb TOEFL scaled listening score 11 or SLEP scaled listening score 20.
EASL 0030 cr-3
Course Discontinued
EASL 0040 cr-3
Course Discontinued
EASL 0055 cr-6
English for Academic Purposes - Lev. 1
Students at the intermediate level will learn and practice academic listening, speaking, reading, writing and study skills.
Prerequisites: SLEP min. 40 plus Kwantlen’s ESL Writing Assessment Band 3; or TOEFL min. 400 plus TWE 2 or Kwantlen’s ESL Writing Assessment Band 3 or cb-TOEFL min. 97 plus Essay 2 or Kwantlen’s ESL Writing Assessment Band 3.
EASL 0065 cr-6
Course Discontinued
EASL 0075 cr-6
Course Discontinued
EASL 0085 cr-6
Course Discontinued
EASL 1100 cr-3.5
English Upgrading for Grad. Nurses I
Students will learn the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for the provision of effective nursing care. They will remediate language skill deficiencies, learn effective study skills, and prepare for standardized language proficiency examinations such as the Test of Spoken English (TSE), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS). Students will learn and practice team skills.
Students will build on the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills acquired in EASL 1100. They will apply their skills to a broader range of topics and intensify their level of critical response. Students will further extend their control of medical terminology and continue to prepare for standardized language proficiency examinations such as the Test of Spoken English (TSE), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) as needed. In additional, students will prepare for employment by creating a resume and practicing job interview skills.
Students who have not achieved program goals for language proficiency will study materials suited to their identified needs. Students who have achieved program goals for language proficiency will carry forward the mark received in EASL 1200.
